Vocabulary
Everyday Basics
Greetings, polite expressions, and useful small talk phrases. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
yes
polite
Senegal
waaw
Gambia
waaw
no
Senegal
déedéet
Gambia
dedet
please
Senegal
bu la neexee
Gambia
bu la neexee
Please wait for me.
Bu la neexee, xaar ma.
Bu la neexee, haar ma.
thank you
polite
Senegal
jërëjëf
Gambia
jerrejef
sorry
Senegal
baal ma
Gambia
baal ma
hello
greeting
Senegal
salaam aleekum
Gambia
salaam aleekum
goodbye
Senegal
ba beneen yoon
Gambia
ba beneen yoon
welcome
Senegal
agsil
Gambia
agsil
help
Senegal
ndimbal
Gambia
ndimbal
Help me!
Dimbali ma!
Dimbali ma!
hospitality
Senegal
teranga
Gambia
teranga